Research-led presentations will feature strongly in the 2020
National Equine Forum (NEF) following the response to this year’s event.
Feedback from delegates, together with social media
activity, live stream and podcast views have been used to identify what the
equestrian industry particularly like.
To date Dr Rachel Murray’s 2019 presentation on what
cardiovascular fitness, core stability and muscle development of the horse has
received more than 6,000 views on the NEF YouTube channel. Ashleigh Wallace’s
talk on rider asymmetry and its impact on the horse, and Dr Andrew Hemmings’
observations on Equine Stereotypic Behaviour also proved to be highly popular.
“Given the enthusiastic response we have had to these
presentations the key focus of our 2020 programme will be on research-led
aspects of equine health and welfare,” said programme convener Georgina
Crossman. “High profile vets, scientists and industry experts will be sharing
their knowledge and views on disease, welfare, human behaviour and global
welfare issues.”
NEF, held in March each year, is an important annual event
uniting diverse elements of the equestrian industry for friendly, non-partisan
debate. The aim is to inform, educate and help the industry to speak with the
strength of one voice on topical matters affecting the current and future
management and wellbeing of the horse. It is organised by a committee of
volunteers representing various sectors of the equestrian industry and has as
its President HRH The Princess Royal.
Details of the NEF 2020 programme will be announced towards
the end of the year and a limited number of Early Bird tickets will be available
from December.
For further information on the NEF and to view past
presentations visit
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